Bergmann, HeikoHeikoBergmann2023-04-132023-04-132009https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/76697This chapter deals with possible policy action to foster business start-up culture and positive attitudes towards business foundation in OECD countries. The formulation of recommendations for political action presupposes that the interactions between diverse factors of influence, start-up related mindset and business foundation activities are known. For this reason, theoretical reference is made first to the relationship among culture, attitudes and foundation activity. Then, empirical results and a model are presented. Subsequently reference is made to the situation in East Germany and - as far as available - to experience with policy initiatives gained in OECD countries. Full report available at: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/43/48/42367462.pdfenentrepreneurshipEast Germanycultureattitudesbook section